Tabbouleh Salad

What is tabbouleh? It’s a yummy, easy, delicious, healthy salad. Originating from Lebanon, the main ingredients are parsley and bulgur wheat (whole grain cracked wheat full of protein and fiber), with other goodness added. This salad is incredibly low calorie and served chilled.

Shopping List:

2 Bunches of parsley, finely cut even stems

½ Cup of bulgur, cooked according to package and cooled

¼ Cup of mint, finely cut

1 Cup of Tomatoes, diced

½ Cup of chick peas, drained and rinsed

1 Cup of cucumbers, diced

2 small cloves of garlic, minced

¼ Cup of green onion

2 Tablespoons of lemon, squeezed

2 Tablespoons of lime, squeezed

2 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

½ Teaspoon of course sea salt

Method:

1. Cook bulgur and let cool completely.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl add cucumbers, tomatoes, and salt. Let it sit for 5 minutes, so to bring out the liquid.
3. Drain well, ridding all the liquid (this will prevent the tabbouleh from being too juicy) and pour in a big bowl.
4. Add all other ingredients and toss gently.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning (may need to add a little more salt and olive oil).
6. Cover and let chill in fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.

Enjoy!

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